It’s no surprise that cyberattacks cost businesses billions of dollars. While no one wants to imagine the worst case scenario, it’s crucial for schools to avoid the ‘secure enough’ attitude where there is not a culture of safe, secure practices. With remote work becoming normalized due to the covid-19 pandemic, schools need to be aware …
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In today’s world, more and more businesses are moving to online payments. Electronic payments are a given to Gen Z, and this trend continues to gain momentum. Here are the top benefits that schools report after offering electronic payments: 1.) Convenience Increase cash flow with same day funding to your school’s bank account. Payments can …
What are chargebacks and how do they work? A chargeback is the reversal of a transaction back to the payer. This differs from a refund in that chargebacks are initiated by the payer’s bank when a transaction is disputed or marked as fraudulent. This sometimes happens if a student does not recognize the charge and …
Should small schools use online tuition software? With a smaller volume of students, schools may wonder if it is worth the investment. Here are some benefits of an online tuition payment system schools should keep in mind when considering adopting a new system. Fewer front office office resources. Consider the cost savings of a slimmer, …
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Student debt. Some families assume it’s a fact of life, and don’t think twice before taking out their loans. For others, it is the single biggest obstacle for attending – and completing college. There’s lots of talk about how recent graduates are still struggling to pay off tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. …
It’s not shocking news that there is an increasing need for schools to provide digital, mobile, and contactless payment options to their students. Generation Z (born between 1996 -2012) now makes up a large percentage of college students. This younger generation is much more comfortable with financial technology. Tapping their credit card for a contactless …
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If your school doesn’t offer payment plans, now, more than ever, is the time to do so. Because of Covid-19, more students and their families are experiencing financial hardship or uncertainty. Flexibility within tuition payment plans is another key benefit that schools can offer during these challenging times. Flexibility to choose from multiple plans or …
All too often schools deal with students who have fallen behind on their tuition payments. When a student is still enrolled, it is in the school’s best interest to maintain a positive relationship with the student. Your school wants to continue to provide the student with an education. You can show the student you are …
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When a student with a delinquent account drops their enrollment, it becomes much harder for your school to collect their balance. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can follow to work with the student to get your delinquent tuition payments. Be Friendly, But Tough You can be empathetic without being a pushover. Students may have …
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Stereotypes aside, how does one market to Millennials? Choosing to pursue an undergraduate degree (Generation Z) or return to school (Millennials) is no small decision. Both the Millennial generation and Gen Z are largely influenced through your school’s online presence. Here are five tips for you to consider… Paint a Vivid Reality Imagination is key …
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